The corolla in xrs trim is a more dynamic and involving car. To my knowledge, its all stock, but im the 3rd owner of this car. It may be surprising, but if you can find a 2005 toyota corolla xrs. As for modifications there is a trd sc for the 1zz motor which is in the xr, though it has been discontinued since. Toyota actually built a sporty version of the corolla called the xrs. If you want something the zip around in, then the xrs might be the right car for you. These upgrades add sports appeal, though we wouldnt classify the xrs. Shopped against genuinely entertaining alternatives like the mazda 3, civic and lancer, toyotas economy sedan remains a. The same holds true for the matrix s and xrs trims with the s trim having front engine, allwheel drive awd with active torque control and a 4speed auto. Timing belt issues on 2005 corolla xrs toyota nation forum. At toyota dealers, that means the 2005 corolla xrs. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of. Find the best used 2009 toyota corolla xrs near you.
Detailed features and specs for the used 2005 toyota corolla xrs including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The gr corolla will use the mighty turbocharged hamster wheel from the gr yaris that pumps out 257 horsepower and 266 poundfeet of torque from just three cylinders displacing 1. But the more interesting story under the hood is the. The xrs also has 17inch tires on alloy wheels, trunk spoiler, rear disc brakes, strut tower brace, optitron gauges, cruise, leather shifter and steering wheel, and chrome interior accents. The xrs trim included an engine upgrade to toyotas higherperformance. Xrs was rated at 10 hp less than the celica gts170 hp vs 180 hp, but my extensive look at corolla xrs and celica gts dyno database at tells that with intakeexhaust, they. Used toyota corolla xrs for sale with photos carfax. The handling limits on both cars are so high that 99% of the people will never even come close to the limits. The corolla xrs features the same variablevalve 170horsepower. It has power sunroof windows locks cruise and the jbl multi disc cd. The toyota corolla xrs was a corolla that was actually fun to. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 312 2009 corolla models in white hall.
All the ones i saw, had high miles, but that wasnt the issue. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Does the 05 xrs even have a timing belt, or does it have a chain and are there any known issues with it. The corolla xrs isnt beating the hell out the mazda3 at all. Elise, which gave the car an uncharacteristically enjoyable driving experience. The 2zzge engine and 6speed manual transmission are what sets the xrs apart from the standard plebeian matrix. Actually, the strange highrev switchover point for the 2zz engines variable valve timing and lift system almost begs a bankheistgetaway driver.
Also the xrs has a 6 speed manual compared to the xr s 5 speed. Its 170 horsepower was enough for car and driver to hit 60 mph in 7. We have 2 2009 toyota corolla xrs vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 6 personal use cars. Between the 6 speed manual transmission to the sport tuned suspension, brakes and the vvtli engine you couldnt ask for anymore out of a corolla. It was not conducted on the cd testing track, but on an unbroken in xrs, on a high alttitude and windy conditions. We have 7 toyota corolla xrs vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2 1owner cars, and 9 personal use cars. In that same year, another anomaly slipped through the cracks, a car thats still with us today at least for a while. It doesnt attract tuner attention, but still is plenty fun to drive quickly. Aug 10, 2011 to say the corolla is toyotas breadandbutter product in canada is an understatement the corolla, along with the matrix, accounts for more than 30 per cent of toyotas sales in this.
Its steering is a bit heftier than a typical corollas, but it retains the base models velvety, insulated feel, veiling the road from the drivers palms. Even in sporty xrs trim, the 09 corolla does little to engage its driver. Shop 2009 toyota corolla vehicles for sale in white hall, ar at cars. I know the corolla is known to be a very reliable car. This 2005 toyota corolla xrs is a perfect undertheradar performance car. Apr 22, 2018 to summarize everyones answers, which all are pretty much 100% true, and true for all generations of the corolla, the corolla is and was designed for efficiency. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Its available with the cvt, though only the sixspeedmanual version comes with a standard moonroof and proximity entry and ignition. Safety and driverassistance features both the 2019 corolla hatchback and 2020 corolla sedan earned a fivestar crashtest rating from the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa. Now delivering 170 horsepower instead of 180, it is noticeably more civilized in daily use than its speedy siblings. Those shoppers are the ones toyota targets with its toptrim corolla xrs. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for toyota corolla models. I used to hit lift every day on the onramp, but ive toned back to normally shifting at 45,000 rpm.
The first toyota corolla xrs used a celica engine to boost the corolla to 180 horsepower. This type of car is also commonly referred to as a sport wagon. Sep 17, 2004 standard features on the corolla xrs include 19555r16 inch summer tires mounted on alloy wheels, front fog lamps, air conditioning, amfmcd with six speakers, leatherwrapped steering wheel and shift knob, metallic dash trim, drivers seat cushion height adjustment, power windows with drivers auto down feature, power door locks and keyless. The sporty corolla xrs features a specially tuned suspension and a more powerful, 164horsepower 1.
With these additions, it provides a compelling argument that you can have your cake and eat it too. The xrs is faster and stops better than a base corolla 7. The xrs features a sporttuned suspension with revised steering and 16inch aluminum. But nowadays, its all about turbos, dubs and bling. Are there any other known problems with the corolla that i should know about. While the 2009 corolla xrs caters to a greater range of customers with the available automatic transmission, it is also significantly slower and although its design intentions are similar, it is a different car from the original 20052006 corolla xrs. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2009 toyota corolla sedan 4d xrs. Dear racers and car enthusiasts, please take into consideration that the toyota 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed below are gathered from a number of credible sources and websites. The toyota matrix, officially referred to as the toyota corolla matrix, is a compact hatchback. Why toyota needs to bring back the corolla xrs carbuzz. Introduced in 1966, the corolla was the bestselling car worldwide by.
The xrs is on a different level of performance then the xr stock. The engine, for example, was a detuned version of the 2zz lotus used in the elise. Toyota corolla xrs 2005, 4d good condition requiring no. Search over 49,800 listings to find the best local deals. A total of 960 units of the 2020 toyota corolla are affected by the recall. The corolla xrs features the same variablevalve 170horsepower 4cylinder and 6speed manual transmission that was used in the lotus elise, which gave the car an uncharacteristically enjoyable driving. The corolla xrs is a front wheel drive saloon sedan passenger car with a front positioned engine, produced by toyota.
The toyota corolla xrs was a corolla that was actually fun. Transmission choices are either a fivespeed manual or a fourspeed automatic. As a part of a midcycle model makeover, the ninthgeneration corolla earns some extra spice and improved safety. The engine was strong when revved high, but not in regular driving. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. I spent the better part of 2 years finding my corolla xrs. It has more roll stiffness, a firmer suspension, and more. Revving over 8,000rpm and making around 180 horsepower, the 2zz is shared with the lotus eliseexige, pontiac vibe gt, corolla xrs, and celica gts. Thinking about buying a 2005 corolla xrs and i heard they may be some timing belt issues with the corolla. Toyota didnt exactly market the xrs well, so its now a pretty rare car.
Ten years ago, young car buyers were mostly concerned with price and fuel economy. A regular corolla at heart, the xrs receives several unique features. Used 2009 toyota corolla for sale in white hall, ar. Find the best toyota corolla xrs for sale near you. It was fun to sound like a honda for a couple minutes.
The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2. Although the 2zz engine is the same unit that powers the celica gts and matrix xrs, it has been retuned for a broader torque delivery and has lost a few horsepower in the process. Sep, 2016 it may be surprising, but if you can find a 2005 toyota corolla xrs, it actually is. My xrs in particular is now at 146k miles, i did a clutch on it because my pressure plate was defective, new axles and some other maintenance, but besides that the car has been super fun to drive and reliable as any other regular 1zzfe corolla. It scrubbed the supra in 1998, canned the v6andastick camry ce in 2002, and wasted the celica and mr2 in 2005. Ever imagine what a performance midsize sedan from toyota would be like. The xrs will out corner any of the other corolla s. It has more roll stiffness, a firmer suspension, and more grip 0. Not many were sold, but it actually came with some pretty impressive specs.
Toyota is often criticized for building too many boring cars but the japanese automaker doesnt seem to b. The 2010 toyota corolla received a 4star rating from nhtsa for frontal impacts, passengerside impacts and rollovers, as well as a 5star rating for driver side impacts. The corolla xrs features the same variablevalve 170horsepower 4cylinder and 6speed manual transmission that was used in the lotus elise, which gave the car an uncharacteristically enjoyable driving experience. So if you want to sell cars to this demographic, you better have something fast and flashy in the showroom. However, there are several factors that affect a car. The 2010 toyota corolla xrs, which car and driver says boasts the scion xbs 158hp, 2.
Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and. Toyota recalls 2020 corolla hatchback for faulty backup lights this damage may cause the backup lights to stop working and increase the risk of a car crash as these lights typically function as a signal of the drivers intent to reverse. The prices of the corolla xrs and matrix xrs are affordable now. Used 2005 toyota corolla xrs for sale with photos cargurus. The toyota corolla e120e is the ninth generation of compact cars sold by toyota under. The corolla xrs has performance features that other corolla models do not have. If you dont care about taking corners really fast and only want passing power, then a regular corolla.